I have stumbled yet again on the infrared effect photographs, don't laugh but how do you do this?!? Is there a way to achieve similar results without going out at night with actual infrared camera?! It looks like it's done digitally, but then what would I know... that's why I am asking YOU. Do YOU know?!?

http://www.pbase.com/omoses/_infrared

Thanks in advance, Olga

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Wow! Those are awesome photos! I sure don't but will be looking for the answer.

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Those are awesome photos. I found a couple of tuts.
http://www.nature-photography-centra..._tutorial.html

http://www.artcone.com/photoshop-tut..._infrared.html

http://www.photoshopessentials.com/p...infrared-1.php

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Some cameras come with infrared capabilities, but if you don't have one of those,
here are a couple of editing programs I came across that you can use to mimic IR.

http://www.filetransit.com/view.php?id=7858
http://cubox.info/2007/10/23/special...e-editing.html
http://www.lightcrafts.com/products/styles/index.html

I bet Pesto will have some good advice on this!
Hope this helps!

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Thanks guys! Will check it out! Earth to Pesto! LOL! copy... or whatever they say up there... I bet Pesto knows how...

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Lol.. sorry.. was busy photographing the last few days... Yes - you've hit the nail on the head.. they are infrared photos.. You can either get a modified DSLR made infrared... or just use photoshop to do so like this:
1.) Make a duplicate of the background layer (in layers palette drag "background" over the new layer icon at the bottom of the palette next to the trash can)

2.) Make sure this new duplicate layer called "background copy" is selected (highlighted in blue)

3.) Make a new adjustment layer of type: Channel Mixer (click and hold the half black/white circle at the bottom of the layers palette and select "Channel Mixer" from the menu that pops up.)

4.) A menu box pops up for adjustment of the Channel Mixer.

5.) Check "Monochrome" at the bottom. (Leave it unchecked for a bizarre color effect.)

6.) Set R = + 100%, G = + 200% and B = minus 200% ( - 200%)

7.) set constant as needed for the correct brightness, usually about minus 28%.

8.) Click OK

optional:

9.) Add foggy blur: create and blur another duplicate layer and mix it to the percentage you prefer

10.) Add grain to taste (Filter > Noise > Add Noise)

Wow, thanks for starting this Olga, and for the tutorial Pesto! I've never played with the channel mixer before. Here's the one I did for practice.

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Here is my try at the infrared photo.

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